An Garda Síochána aims to deliver a consistently high level of service to every victim of crime by providing a respectful, reassuring, responsive and reliable service, addressing the needs and expectations of all victims in a non-discriminatory manner.

An Garda Síochána works to combat crime in a number of ways, one of which is through Community Policing. Community policing occurs where Gardaí and members of the community and statutory and voluntary agencies work together.

The National Vetting Bureau's primary objective is to provide an accurate and responsible vetting service which enhances the protection of children and vulnerable persons through enabling safer recruitment decisions.

The Road Safety Unit's overall aim is the reduction of road deaths and serious injuries and the improvement of road safety generally. The Unit was established in 2001 and is based in the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau.